Our PTA is selling Valentine Grams for just $1 — a sweet way to brighten someone’s day! 💌
🗓 Online sales: January 26 – February 6
⏰ All orders due: Friday, February 6
Send a little love to a friend, teacher, or staff member and help support our school at the same time! 💕
👉 Order online before the deadline! https://alachua.givebacks.com/shop/items/f56ce3b4ca
Pop Tab Collection – Wednesday, January 28
Alachua Elementary is participating in a Pop Tab Collection to support Ronald McDonald House Charities!
Students are encouraged to bring in pop tabs on Wednesday, January 28.
👉 The class that collects the most pounds of pop tabs will earn a reward!
✨ Pop tabs help support families staying at RMHC while their children receive medical care.
Thank you for helping us pull together and make a difference!
Another collection opportunity will be held in April.
Celebrate Literacy Week is coming!
Join us January 26–30 as we celebrate reading with daily dress-up themes.
🗓 Friday, Jan. 23
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
👕 Wear your school shirt for FREE popcorn 🍿
Come out, have fun, and support our school—see you there! 💙💜
🎉 1-2-3-4… WE DECLARE A PENNY WAR! 🪙💥
Our Penny Wars fundraiser is officially underway!
📅 January 12 – February 12
💰 Each grade level has a jar in the front office.
✔️ Add pennies or paper bills to earn points for your grade
❌ Add silver coins to lower another grade’s total 👀
🚨 Current standings update! 🚨
4th grade is in the lead! 👏
3rd and 5th grades — it’s time to step it up! Let’s see what you’ve got! 💪🔥
🏆 The grade with the most points wins an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦
❤️ Proceeds support Alachua’s implementation of PBIS.
Start saving those pennies and let the competition begin!
#PennyWars #SchoolSpirit #PBIS #FriendlyCompetition #FundraiserFun
Our Penny Wars fundraiser is officially underway!
📅 January 12 – February 12
💰 Each grade level has a jar in the front office.
✔️ Add pennies or paper bills to earn points for your grade
❌ Add silver coins to lower another grade’s total 👀
🏆 The grade with the most points wins an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🍦
❤️ Proceeds support Alachua’s implementation of PBIS.
Start saving those pennies and let the competition begin!
#PennyWars #SchoolSpirit #PBIS #FriendlyCompetition #FundraiserFun
Alachua Elementary is partnering with Dairy Queen on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 2:00–8:00 PM.
DQ will generously donate 10% of sales from supporters who mention our event or show the flyer. Funds raised will directly support our students and school programs.
📍 15992 NW 163rd Lane, Alachua, FL 32615
Bring your family and friends — enjoy a treat and help our school at the same time! Thank you for supporting AES!
These students were recognized today for showing the character pillar of Empathy every day at Alachua Elementary. They take the time to listen to others, show kindness, and think about how their actions make people feel. We are so proud of the way they care for their classmates and help create a welcoming school for everyone. 🌟
Yesterday, we were honored to welcome Mike Peterson, Alachua Elementary alumni, back to AES!
Through his foundation, Mr. Peterson generously donated items to support AES families this holiday season. During his visit, he also took a special trip down memory lane—spending time in our cafeteria and visiting the media center where his AES journey began.
Thank you, Mr. Peterson, for giving back and for reminding our students that AES roots last a lifetime. 🐊✨
#WeAreAES
Today our campus was full of fun and flair as students and staff rocked their tacky sweaters for Wacky Tacky Wednesday!
Check out these great looks from today! 😄
#WeAreAES 💚💛
On Monday, Ms. Acevedo’s 3rd grade class worked in teams to explain and discuss different characters’ perspectives while using teaming strategies.
#WeAreAES 💚💛
Last Friday, our campus was filled with smiles thanks to a special Elf on the Shelf sighting — courtesy of Ms. Benson!
Moments like these help make AES such a joyful place to learn and work. Thanks for spreading the cheer and bringing smiles to our students and staff!
#WeAreAES 💚💛
Thank you to the R.T. Schafer Lodge No. 350 and the Begonia Circle of the Gainesville Garden Club for their generous support and donations to AES. Our students and staff truly appreciate your partnership.
#WeAreAES
We are so proud of all our participants in today’s AES Spelling Bee!
A huge congratulations to Amir, our 2025 Spelling Bee Winner, who sealed his victory by correctly spelling the word “guttural.” 🌟 He will go on to represent Alachua Elementary at the district competition!
And a big shoutout to Timothy, our impressive runner-up — fantastic job!
Way to go, Gators! 🐊💚💛
